Race Director Difficulty rating: 8/10

Don’t let the name fool you, the “Medio” Fondo is still considerably tougher than most other sportive’s longest routes, coming in at 156km and 2223m of climbing. You’ll take on some of the most famous climbs the Dragon Ride has to offer and the sweeping scenery and quiet roads of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons).

You will tackle the following major climbs:

• Sardis Hill - 3/10
• Glynneath Hill - 6/10
• Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd - 5/10
• Rhigos - 6/10 (Open road timed climb)
• The Bwlych - 7/10